Commercial Mediation
Helping businesses resolve commercial disputes with clarity, confidence and practical solutions.
Commercial Mediation
Helping businesses resolve commercial disputes with clarity, confidence and practical solutions.
Commercial Mediation Works
87% of Commercial Mediations Reach Settlement*
According to the latest CEDR Mediation Audit 2025, 70% of commercial mediations settle on the day, with a further 17% settling shortly afterwards.
That means around 87% of commercial mediations successfully reach agreement, helping businesses avoid lengthy court proceedings, reduce legal costs and preserve valuable commercial relationships.
*Source: CEDR Mediation Audit 2025.
Experience That Makes a Difference
I am Kevin Harding. For most of my career, I wasn't working as a mediator. I was helping businesses resolve commercial disputes as a forensic accountant and expert witness.
That meant walking into situations where relationships had broken down, significant sums of money were at stake and everyone had very different views of what had happened. My role was to understand the issues, ask the right questions and help move discussions towards a commercial resolution.
Unlike many commercial mediators, I came to mediation through dispute resolution rather than legal practice.
Over more than 30 years, I've worked alongside insurers, businesses and legal teams on claims ranging from a few thousand pounds to more than £170 million. That experience has shown me that every dispute is different, but most people want the same thing -a practical outcome that allows them to move on.
As a mediator, I bring that experience to every case. My role isn't to take sides or decide who's right. It's to help both parties have the conversations that can lead to an informed and workable agreement.
Kevin stands out for his genuine enthusiasm, proactive mindset, and ability to build trust easily with all parties involved ... Kevin’s strong integrity, excellent listening skills, and respectful demeanour make him someone you want in the room when resolving complex issues.
Lisa McLoughlin, Holcim UK
I have worked with Kevin on a number of occasions regarding complex, high-value insurance claims. Kevin was always highly professional, with the ability to break down difficult problems and propose pragmatic solutions. His patient and calm manner fostered an environment of trust with all parties.
Andrew Ingram, John Lewis Partnership